Patents by Inventor Junior L. Bates

Junior L. Bates has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Ceramic component for MHD electrode
    Patent number: 4292209
    Abstract: A ceramic component which exhibits electrical conductivity down to near room temperatures has the formula:Hf.sub.x In.sub.y A.sub.z O.sub.2 where x=0.1 to 0.4, y=0.3 to 0.6, z=0.1 to 0.4and A is a lanthanide rare earth or yttrium. The component is suitable for use in the fabrication of MHD electrodes or as the current leadout portion of a composite electrode with other ceramic components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1981
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventors: David D. Marchant, Junior L. Bates